COLCHESTER United claimed an excellent 3-1 win over League Two leaders Swindon Town last night.
Two goals from Theo Robinson and Luke Norris's goal gave the U's all three points, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Colchester had trailed to Diallang Jaiyesimi's goal scored just after half-time, for the Robins.
John McGreal's substitutes made the difference in the final half hour, as the U's made it 16 league games unbeaten.
The Gazette's U's writer Jon Waldron gives his verdict, following a great win for the hosts.
DEAN GERKEN 9
U's man of the match. Pulled off a string of superb saves to keep his side in the match
RYAN JACKSON 7
Had plenty of attacking influence; made a superb challenge in the area just before Swindon's opener
TOM EASTMAN 8
Seemed to relish his battle with Hope and provided the assist for Norris's crucial equaliser
LUKE PROSSER 7
U's skipper rallied his side well after the disappointment of them falling behind
COHEN BRAMALL 8
Had a hand in two of Colchester's goals after returning to the U's starting line-up
HARRY PELL 8
Was typically tenacious in midfield and provided the vital assist for Robinson's first goal
BRANDON COMLEY 7
Worked hard for the cause in midfield; battled on after suffering a facial cut Booked
KWAME POKU 6
Tried to make things happen in a right-sided role before being replaced on the hour
LUKE GAMBIN 7
Was unlucky not to score with a rasping effort in the first half before being replaced just after the hour
CALLUM HARRIOTT 7
Seemed to enjoy his tussle with Swindon right-back Caddis before making way for Senior
THEO ROBINSON 8
Took his goals with clinical ease and also went close with a first-half first-time effort
SUBSTITUTES
FRANK NOUBLE (for Poku, 59) 7
Gave the Swindon defence a tough time especially when attacking down the left flank
LUKE NORRIS (for Gambin, 63) 8
Was predatory in scoring the U's equaliser and provided assist for Robinson's second goal
COURTNEY SENIOR (for Harriott, 67) 8
Played his part in Robinson's second and also came a whisker away from scoring himself
Substitutes (not used): Sowunmi, Clampin, Lapslie, Stevenson, Ross.
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